Stratos Selected as Distributor of Addvalue's SABRE 1 BGAN Satellite Terminal

BGAN from Stratos offers mobile, high-speed data and voice connectivity to
energy and utilities professionals, first responders and media organizations

BETHESDA, MD, May 20 /PRNewswire/ - Stratos Global Corporation, the
leading global provider of advanced mobile and fixed-site remote
communications solutions, today announced it has been selected as a global
distributor of Addvalue Communications' Wideye SABRE(TM) 1 BGAN satellite
terminal and its accessories.
Stratos is one of the world's largest distributors of Inmarsat's BGAN
(Broadband Global Area Network), a mobile satellite service that uses
portable, lightweight terminals to provide simultaneous, high-speed data (up
to 492 kbps) and voice connectivity anywhere in the world. BGAN is ideally
suited to enable communications in areas where terrestrial or cellular
networks are damaged, congested, or non-existent. Since its introduction in
2006, BGAN from Stratos has been widely adopted by military & NGO agencies,
media organizations, first responders and professionals in many other
industries worldwide.
The SABRE 1 is a robust, easy-to-use terminal offering flexible interface
options. It features built-in Bluetooth, Ethernet/LAN and RJ11 phone
interfaces and can simultaneously support one voice call and one data session.
The SABRE 1's strong casing allows it to withstand harsh environments. The
competitively priced SABRE 1 terminal also comes with a wide range of
accessories, including weatherproof enclosure and solar panel, which make it
ideally suited for professionals in the energy and utility markets deploying
SCADA applications. The SABRE 1 is also well suited for remote professionals
in the enterprise market, as well as government and military agencies.
Stratos now boasts BGAN customers in 185 countries, which cover 95 percent
of the BGAN footprint. These customers fully utilize The Stratos Advantage, a
suite of value-added services that help make BGAN usage more productive and
affordable. With the benefit of The Stratos Advantage, BGAN from Stratos is
elevated far above baseline BGAN services. These value-added services,
including Stratos Dashboard for BGAN, provide users with cost control,
firewall management, full traffic information, pre-paid facilities, high
security options, easy VPN access, messaging services and full IP range.
"The combination of the powerful SABRE 1 terminal with BGAN airtime from
Stratos and our SCADA expertise make this an attractive solution set for our
customers in the energy and utilities markets," said Stratos President & CEO
Jim Parm. "This agreement is the latest example of our dedication to
strengthen our MSS Land and BGAN services portfolio. We expect the SABRE 1
terminal will help us penetrate a significant number of new markets."
Addvalue Chairman & CEO Dr. Colin Chan said, "With the SABRE 1, we have
developed a remote terminal that meets the demanding requirements of SCADA and
remote-monitoring applications. With this new agreement, we are confident that
Stratos will use its global sales and support network to bring the innovative
SABRE 1 product line to the greatest number of markets worldwide."
For more information, customers can contact Stratos or visit
www.thepowerofbgan.com.
About Addvalue
Addvalue Communications Pte Ltd is a subsidiary of Addvalue Technologies
Ltd, which is listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. Founded in Singapore in
1994, Addvalue is a leading provider of satellite communication, tracking and
telemetry solutions and digital wireless design services. For more
information, please visit www.addvaluetech.com.
About Stratos
Stratos is the world's trusted leader for vital communications. With more
than a century of service, Stratos offers the most powerful and extensive
portfolio of remote communications solutions including mobile and fixed
satellite and microwave services. More than 20,000 customers use Stratos
products and industry-leading value-added services to optimize communications
performance. Stratos serves U.S. and international government, military, first
responder, NGO, oil and gas, industrial, maritime, aeronautical, enterprise,
and media users on seven continents and across the world's oceans. For more
information visit www.stratosglobal.com.
SOURCE Stratos Global Corporation

Media Contact: Carla Riggs, Director, Marketing Communications, Ph. (709)
748-4857, carla.riggs@stratosglobal.com